11 Jammu and Kashmir Airstrips Remain Non-Operational Under UDAN Scheme
Eleven airstrips in Jammu and Kashmir, including Gurez, Kishtwar, and Udhampur, lack approved flight routes under the UDAN scheme, hindering regional connectivity. Despite feasibility assessments for Kishtwar and Udhampur, none have been integrated into the operational network, leaving remote areas without air access. The UDAN program aims to enhance affordability and connectivity but has seen slow progress in this region.
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Eleven airstrips in Jammu and Kashmir, including Gurez, Kishtwar, and Udhampur, are non-operational under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, lacking approved commercial flight routes. Despite multiple bidding rounds, no routes have been allocated.
The Kishtwar airstrip, crucial for the Chenab Valley, is still in early development, with a feasibility study ongoing. AAI assessed Udhampur Air Force Station for civil flights, finding it feasible pending clearances. The airstrips were intended to improve access to remote areas, boost tourism, and enhance logistics but have seen slow progress in integration into UDAN.
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